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87 STEPPER · 01-24-2006, 12:16 PM

I went up to north Fla. where i keep my truck at this week end and i tried this out i didn't like it at all the wheels just don't have enough beef to fill up the wells. CaptKaos you may like i know you have a set of SS wheels.

I also installed my new polished door sills

Nolowrider · 01-24-2006, 12:44 PM

What size tires do you have? I want to go down another 2" on the rear, but I have BFG P275/60's R-15's and if I go any lower it will rub the inside of the fender. If I cut the lip out of the inside of the fender it may clear. I don't think mine has enough either. I would like to have 50's. I like the rims you have.

**Captkaos** · 01-24-2006, 01:36 PM

I like it, are the tires the same size as the Impala SS?

corn · 01-24-2006, 10:44 PM

I actually think those wheels look sharp on there. The only angle that hits me a little wrong is the "straight on" rear shot. I'm sure that you're just used to those huge rears you had on it. Funny how much a different set of wheels can change the look of a vehicle isnt it? Thats a fine looking rig no matter what wheels you have on it...corn

87 STEPPER · 01-25-2006, 06:56 AM

Nolowride, The tire size for my regular wheels is 265/50/15 front & 275/50/15 rear. The front tires dont hit but i did roll the fender lip but all the paint is there still there the front tires will rub the tops of the wheel well tubs if i hit a really large bump/dip in the road but thats pretty much a normal thing for lowered trucks. In the rear i didnt have to do anything to the fenders and theres no rub issues at all. The rims in the pic's are 17" and just for pic's only i just to see what the truck would look like with them on it. they are off of my '99 Tahoe.

CaptKaos, Yes the tires are the same as the Impala SS and there BFG 255/50/ZR17. Now you have an idea of what Sue will look like

Corn, Thats why i took that shot i don't like that look from the back and these wheels also makes the truck sit higher when i got in it, it felt like it was back to stock ride higth that felt wierd i guess if the truck were lowered 5/8 they would look good on there.

**Captkaos** · 01-25-2006, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

CaptKaos, Yes the tires are the same as the Impala SS and there BFG 255/50/ZR17. Now you have an idea of what Sue will look like

Like this:

Russell · 01-25-2006, 04:47 PM

87 -- Your truck still serves as a big time inspiration to me

I absolutely love your interior, that is seriously gorgeous

01-24-2006, 12:16 PM	#1
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	A new look of the 87 Stepper I went up to north Fla. where i keep my truck at this week end and i tried this out i didn't like it at all the wheels just don't have enough beef to fill up the wells. CaptKaos you may like i know you have a set of SS wheels. I also installed my new polished door sills __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

01-24-2006, 12:44 PM	#2
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: A new look of the 87 Stepper What size tires do you have? I want to go down another 2" on the rear, but I have BFG P275/60's R-15's and if I go any lower it will rub the inside of the fender. If I cut the lip out of the inside of the fender it may clear. I don't think mine has enough either. I would like to have 50's. I like the rims you have. Last edited by Nolowrider; 01-24-2006 at 12:46 PM.

01-24-2006, 01:36 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: A new look of the 87 Stepper I like it, are the tires the same size as the Impala SS? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-24-2006, 10:44 PM	#4
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: A new look of the 87 Stepper I actually think those wheels look sharp on there. The only angle that hits me a little wrong is the "straight on" rear shot. I'm sure that you're just used to those huge rears you had on it. Funny how much a different set of wheels can change the look of a vehicle isnt it? Thats a fine looking rig no matter what wheels you have on it...corn

01-25-2006, 06:56 AM	#5
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: A new look of the 87 Stepper Nolowride, The tire size for my regular wheels is 265/50/15 front & 275/50/15 rear. The front tires dont hit but i did roll the fender lip but all the paint is there still there the front tires will rub the tops of the wheel well tubs if i hit a really large bump/dip in the road but thats pretty much a normal thing for lowered trucks. In the rear i didnt have to do anything to the fenders and theres no rub issues at all. The rims in the pic's are 17" and just for pic's only i just to see what the truck would look like with them on it. they are off of my '99 Tahoe. CaptKaos, Yes the tires are the same as the Impala SS and there BFG 255/50/ZR17. Now you have an idea of what Sue will look like Corn, Thats why i took that shot i don't like that look from the back and these wheels also makes the truck sit higher when i got in it, it felt like it was back to stock ride higth that felt wierd i guess if the truck were lowered 5/8 they would look good on there. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE Last edited by 87 STEPPER; 01-25-2006 at 06:57 AM.

01-25-2006, 04:47 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: A new look of the 87 Stepper 87 -- Your truck still serves as a big time inspiration to me I absolutely love your interior, that is seriously gorgeous __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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